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CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 30 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magomedov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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